CPSC2002-11-06
CPSC, Sunrise Medical Announce Recall of 3-Wheel Hand Cycle
Sunrise Medical of Heidelberg, Germany
Hazard
There is a small risk that the quick release axles of the rear wheels do not lock correctly. If the quick release axle is not fully and properly engaged, the wheel could become detached while moving. A detached wheel could result in loss of control of the cycle and potential for serious injury or death, due to a fall or collision with another object.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding these cycles immediately and contact their local Sunrise Medical dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Sunrise Medical dealers nationwide sold these hand cycles, from August 2001 to July 2002, for $3,300.
Affected count
About 70
Injuries reported
Sunrise Medical has received one report, in which the quick release failed and the rider suffered minor injuries.
Manufactured in
Germany
Products
3-Wheel Hand Cycle
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Sunrise Medical in Germany at 0049-7253-980-340 or by e-mail s.gerster@sunrisemedical.de -- Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.sunrisemedical.de
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Sunrise-Medical-Announces-Recall-of-3-Wheel-Hand-CycleDon't want to check this manually?
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